Today the House of Representatives voted on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 1363, which will fund the Department of Defense through the end of the fiscal year. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted in favor of H.R. 1363 which passed the House by a vote of 247 to 189.
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The weather in North Texas is unpredictable and can change in an instant. North Texans can never be too prepared for the natural disasters that may impact the region. In an effort to help residents and businesses be better prepared for severe weather and natural disasters, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), is hosting the third annual Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair on April 16 in Trophy Club.
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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on President Obama's address on the international efforts that America is leading in Libya.
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) invites area students who are interested in learning more about our nation’s service academies to attend the 2011 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum. The event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senator John Cornyn, Congressman Sam Johnson, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Congressman Joe Barton, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Bill Flores, Congressman Kenny Marchant, and Congressman Pete Sessions.
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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on people's right to know what happened during the closed meetings when the health care legislation, that is now the new law, was being drafted.
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